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Driver in Custody After Police Chase in South Florida

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A driver who deputies say shot at another driver during a confrontation was taken into custody after leading a pursuit in South Florida Wednesday.

The Broward Sheriff's Office responded to the area of South State Road 7 and Kimberly Boulevard in North Lauderdale, where a confrontation between two drivers ended in gunfire.

Deputies pursued the shooter, who was seen traveling at high speeds and weaving in and out of traffic on the Florida's Turnpike southbound from Broward into Miami-Dade.

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At one point, the driver stopped the car and got out with his hands up, and was taken into custody. Broward Sheriff's Office deputies, Florida Highway Patrol troopers and police from other agencies were at the scene.

The other driver was not hurt.

No other information was immediately known.

Check back with NBC 6 for updates.

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